alchemize

verb

al·​che·​mize ˈal-kə-ˌmīz How to pronounce alchemize (audio)
alchemized; alchemizing
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transitive verb

: to change by alchemy : transmute

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Examples of alchemize in a Sentence

time and fiction writers have alchemized these Wild West thugs into romantic heroes
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Who’s been watching yourself alchemize in real time. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 16 Nov. 2025 Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money. — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026 The film is really about alchemizing trauma and overcoming trauma. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026 At Ruby’s, wonderful things happen when butter and flour alchemize, like the flaky and citrusy outsides and soft insides of the sugar buns, and an array of other French pastries that faithfully lure in crowds every weekend. — Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for alchemize

Word History

Etymology

alchemy + -ize

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alchemize was in 1594

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“Alchemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alchemize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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